Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz

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Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz is a single player action game. It was developed by ArcanaXIX and was released on November 21, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"I offer a guarantee—an absolute guarantee—that the tomes will contain the truth on the curse that afflicts you." Such is the Witch's promise. Is it worth the price she demands? Can Amadeus discover the truth within the first tome's pages before the moon Aska rises this very night? AboutPlay as Amadeus, a young werewolf struggling to understand his condition, as he navigates a tale …

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story with rich narrative mechanics and engaging characters, making players eager for future chapters.
The art style and music are exceptional, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's atmosphere.
The gameplay encourages exploration and interaction, with clever design choices like highlighting points of interest and adaptive music that matches the pacing of the player's reading.

Some players may find the pacing overwhelming, as the narrative can be brisk and dense, making it difficult to keep up with all the details.
The game is relatively short, which might leave some players wanting more content before the next episode is released.
A few minor quality of life improvements, such as a global volume slider and adaptive auto-advance for text, could enhance the user experience.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its uniqueness, emotional depth, and ability to enhance the overall experience. Described as immersive and beautifully composed, the soundtrack features a variety of instrumental styles that adapt to the game's tone, making it a standout element that some players even purchased before completing the game. Overall, the music is considered the strongest aspect, contributing significantly to the game's quirky art style and engaging narrative.
- “The music is fantastic, using a mostly instrumental chamber sound layered with interesting harmonies and textures that fit the mood and is genuinely nice to listen to.”
- “Loved the artwork in the transformation scenes, and was impressed by the music of this little indie game.”
- “Seemingly unique music for every scene plays for the entire 1.5 hour runtime, changing and shifting along with the tone of the scene (absurd).”
- “This key difference in pacing appears to be an intentional decision too, based on how the author arcanaxix makes reference to numerous visual novels, references which are somehow buried throughout this very brisk game's dialogue, mechanics, and soundtrack.”
- “Overall, the music is really chill and helps immerse you into the story.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
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The story is described as beautifully written and engaging, with a compelling narrative that captivates players from the start. The unique storytelling mechanics and rich world-building enhance the experience, while the art style and music contribute to its emotional depth. Players are eager to see how the story unfolds in future chapters, particularly through the perspective of the main character, Amadeus.
- “The story is beautifully written, both for the writing of the narration and the storytelling itself, and aesthetically, this game is just gorgeous.”
- “It's also just a very beautiful game to look at, and the first leg of the story was already so touching and compelling; I look forward to seeing where it goes.”
- “Beginnings are always challenging, and there's clearly tons to exposit in world-building, characterization, and general visual novel storytelling quirks.”
- “Overall, the music is really chill and helps immerse you into the story.”
- “You're learning most of this world through Amadeus's perspective and his relationship to it, and I'm finding that method of delivering the narrative is executed very well in this story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a quirky and unique art style that stands out from other titles, complemented by beautifully crafted transformation scenes. Players appreciate the game's gorgeous aesthetic, which enhances the engaging narrative and is further enriched by an exceptional musical score. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth.
- “The story is beautifully written, both for the writing of the narration and the storytelling itself, and aesthetically, this game is just gorgeous.”
- “The game has such a lovely aesthetic, not just visually but musically as well (the music is beautiful, eerie, serene, emotional).”
- “Loved the artwork in the transformation scenes, and was impressed by the music of this little indie game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, highlighting its touching narrative and memorable scenes that resonate long after playing. The combination of beautiful visuals and a hauntingly serene soundtrack enhances the overall emotional experience, making it both compelling and memorable.
- “It's also just a very beautiful game to look at, and the first leg of the story was already so touching and compelling. I look forward to seeing where it goes.”
- “I was extremely impressed by the impact of the more emotional scenes, and one scene in particular (not going to spoil, but if you've played, you know the one) is going to stick with me for a long time.”
- “The game has such a lovely aesthetic, not just visually but musically as well; the music is beautiful, eerie, serene, and emotional.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by its brisk and intentional pacing, complemented by a quirky art style and an engaging storyline. The narrative mechanics are notably richer than typical visual novels, with clever references woven throughout the dialogue and soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The art style is quirky and fun, the storyline is engaging and surprising, the narrative mechanics are far richer and expressive than a typical visual novel.”
- “The gameplay is brisk, yet intentional -- it doesn't overstay.”
- “This key difference in pacing appears to be an intentional decision too, based on how the author makes reference to numerous visual novels, references which are somehow buried throughout this very brisk game's dialogue, mechanics, and soundtrack.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character designs in the game, particularly highlighting Solea and the Tourist as standout favorites, indicating that the visual appeal contributes positively to character development.
- “I think Arcanaxix made some really cool character designs; Solea and the Tourist ended up being my favorites.”
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is engaging and relatable, inspiring players to pursue their interests, such as learning the piano.
- “Funny enough, I have been learning to play piano myself, and this game really lit a fire in me to keep it up.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report a high level of stability, with many noting that they encountered no glitches or issues during their gameplay.

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Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz is a action game.

Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz.

Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz was released on November 21, 2025.

Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz was developed by ArcanaXIX.

Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee �� Episode 1 �� Waltz is a single player game.

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